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Motte and Bailey Castleby *J-Humphries

Digital Art / Drawings & Paintings / Fantasy

History lesson: Motte and Bailey castles were introduced to England in the tenth century by the Normans, (decedents of vikings who were given a section of France, and whose king, William the Conqueror, invaded England) and were simple and effective fortress designs. If you wanted to build one, you would make an earth mound with a wall and keep on the top. below, you'd have a small town surrounded by a wall. The entire fortress was surrounded by a mote, which was the first line of defense.

I've always wanted to paint one of these, so today, I have. Working from history is really fun, and I think more fantasy artists should draw their inspiration from the past.

The archer and yellow bow were inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The White Company, which is one of the most fun stories I've ever read.

*Oxnot Apr 25, 2012

Nice work! Very "Mythical-Feel" !!!

~suumcuique Apr 25, 2012 Hobbyist

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*J-Humphries May 23, 2012 Professional Digital Artist

Oh yeah, that's the stuff.

~suumcuique Apr 25, 2012 Hobbyist

Damit, clicked the button too early. So again, really great. Historic correct fantasy-free medieval painting. Just make sure you never come up with Charlton Hestons haircut from The War Lord.